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Hi guys, I seem to be swimming against the current, so to speak. I upgraded a couple weeks ago from the HTC Hero to a Motorola Photon. I'm now having some buyer's remorse. I think the Evo 3D is much better suited to my needs. Over on the Photon forums, you can find all manner of folks that had an Evo 3D but switched to the Photon in the 30-day window.
Are there any folks out there that have done what I'm thinking about? Namely going from Photon to Evo 3D? If so, what has your experience been like? Are you happy with the switch?
The Photon's phone is fantastic, and it would allow me to roam globally. Yet, the Motorola UI is crap for business. Widgets are ugly, uninformative, and tedious. The launcher is basically un-customizable. The mailboxes are unified, and you can't create a homescreen shortcut to just one inbox. It's a nightmare! Even my craptastic Blackberry Pearl let me split my inbox accounts! Call logs on the Photon don't display call length, and the phone requires drivers up the a$$ just to charge from a PC! WTF?
I realize I will probably have to give up a bit on call quality and perhaps speaker volume, but somebody please tell me it's better than the Hero!
Any advice?
Come on over and play. You will love the 3D. Most of the people that jumped ship to the photon was because of the locked bootloader on the 3d. Well that ain't a problem anymore. You can unlock and root your 3d with ease now so come and join the fun.
Make the switch, don't left the rep apply software updates, just activation. (Check the phone in the store before leaving, don't let the sales rep leave! Make sure the physical hardware is ok.) Unlock bootloader & grab a recovery with revolutionary, flash superuser file to root, install a rooted 2.3.4 Rom.
Enjoy life knowing you've made a better investment.
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I went to.the photon to the 3d. Best switch I ever made
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Noiro said:
Make the switch, don't left the rep apply software updates, just activation. (Check the phone in the store before leaving, don't let the sales rep leave! Make sure the physical hardware is ok.) Unlock bootloader & grab a recovery with revolutionary, flash superuser file to root, install a rooted 2.3.4 Rom.
Enjoy life knowing you've made a better investment.
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This sounds intriguing. Presumably if they update in the store i'll get a firmware version that's not rootable yet? I'll have to make sure I take your advice. What software version do I want? Or maybe I should ask what version do I want to AVOID?
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Outer Marker said:
This sounds intriguing. Presumably if they update in the store i'll get a firmware version that's not rootable yet? I'll have to make sure I take your advice. What software version do I want? Or maybe I should ask what version do I want to AVOID?
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Just dont let them update it. The stock version is fine.
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Outer Marker said:
This sounds intriguing. Presumably if they update in the store i'll get a firmware version that's not rootable yet? I'll have to make sure I take your advice. What software version do I want? Or maybe I should ask what version do I want to AVOID?
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2.08.651.2 is the version to avoid if I remember correctly and you're correct, its not rootable yet. We have a lot of great dedicated devs here and there are more on the way. You'll be happy to make the switch and if you miss your kickstand, there are cases that will satisfy your need
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What the heck is the deal with the new EVO V 4G on Virgin Mobile. This phone is literally the exact same that we are using and it comes with an OFFICIAL ICS update. We EVO 3D users still do not have a truly official ICS update, so what the heck? Why don't original EVO 3D owners have a ICS upgrade while owners of the exact same phone with a different name do. WTF HTC?!?!? First HTC phone and probably last; the lack of support(dev included, compared to other phones of the same calibre) is just ridiculous. Looks like the next google device is the way to go.
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What the heck is the deal with the new EVO V 4G on Virgin Mobile. This phone is literally the exact same that we are using and it comes with an OFFICIAL ICS update. We EVO 3D users still do not have a truly official ICS update, so what the heck? Why don't original EVO 3D owners have a ICS upgrade while owners of the exact same phone with a different name do. WTF HTC?!?!? First HTC phone and probably last; the lack of support(dev included, compared to other phones of the same calibre) is just ridiculous. Looks like the next google device is the way to go.
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Not htc at all, you can thank sprint for this.
I personally think our devs have done a fantastic job. Plenty of ics builds to, why so mad.
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Not htc at all, you can thank sprint for this.
I personally think our devs have done a fantastic job. Plenty of ics builds to, why so mad.
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Actually, this does in fact fall on HTC. You can't very well blame Sprint for the lack of official ICS for all the branded and unbranded/unlocked GSM 3d models now can you?
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What the heck is the deal with the new EVO V 4G on Virgin Mobile. This phone is literally the exact same that we are using and it comes with an OFFICIAL ICS update. We EVO 3D users still do not have a truly official ICS update, so what the heck? Why don't original EVO 3D owners have a ICS upgrade while owners of the exact same phone with a different name do. WTF HTC?!?!? First HTC phone and probably last; the lack of support(dev included, compared to other phones of the same calibre) is just ridiculous. Looks like the next google device is the way to go.
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Have you even checked out the dev section lately?
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Oh yea... I'm a *****. Haha!
Sprint did this to keep the production and life of the EVO 3D going, just on a "different" carrier. Even when I called Sprint to have my EVO 3D replaced a couple weeks ago, they were going to try and figure out a way to send me a Virgin Mobile 3D and get it working on Sprint (Yeah, they actually said that. Then I told them, 'I'm pretty sure you guys can't do that.')
This way the EVO 3D and WiMax lives on for a little longer, and they can usher in the LTE with their new lineup. WiMax will be a hand-me-down to Virgin Mobile eventually, just like the EVO 3D is to them, and the EVO Design is to Boost.
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Sprint did this to keep the production and life of the EVO 3D going, just on a "different" carrier. Even when I called Sprint to have my EVO 3D replaced a couple weeks ago, they were going to try and figure out a way to send me a Virgin Mobile 3D and get it working on Sprint (Yeah, they actually said that. Then I told them, 'I'm pretty sure you guys can't do that.')
This way the EVO 3D and WiMax lives on for a little longer, and they can usher in the LTE with their new lineup. WiMax will be a hand-me-down to Virgin Mobile eventually, just like the EVO 3D is to them, and the EVO Design is to Boost.
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The evo3d isn't even close to a hand me down for them. Considering they have ics, and well we don't.
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lyon21 said:
Have you even checked out the dev section lately?
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This is defeating the purpose of the OP. Again, I've said this before.. HTC fails when it came to this phone. The customer service is piss, they are boosting there PR, and making us suffer.
Oh hey you want ics too bad, root and install a Custom rom. Defeats the purpose of everything HTC. People complain that to make the iphone like a HTC they have to jailbreak it, we'll, HTC is doing the same thing with their phones.. People are to blind to see it.
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What the heck is the deal with the new EVO V 4G on Virgin Mobile. This phone is literally the exact same that we are using and it comes with an OFFICIAL ICS update. We EVO 3D users still do not have a truly official ICS update, so what the heck? Why don't original EVO 3D owners have a ICS upgrade while owners of the exact same phone with a different name do. WTF HTC?!?!? First HTC phone and probably last; the lack of support(dev included, compared to other phones of the same calibre) is just ridiculous. Looks like the next google device is the way to go.
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Can't blame the developers for the degree of difficulty it takes to make custom roms for this phone without sources. I can honestly say if it wasn't for the 3d camera stuff, this phone would have a hell of a lot more development. Now HTC has been sandbagging as far a source code and kernel information and this is making me look more and more at the Galaxy S3 vs the Evo Lte.
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The evo3d isn't even close to a hand me down for them. Considering they have ics, and well we don't.
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It does when it hits that 1-year mark, and Sprint starts releasing their next generation phones with next generation connectivity. It's a hand-me-down now...
Samsung drops support at launch for most devices
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I know there are ics roms available based on leaks... But the point is support your flagship devices first. That's in part why people buy them.
I am running a ics rom and there are some bugs. The one that bothers me is the front camera reversing pics. And then there was the fact no one knew the firmware messed things up for a lot of us. Sprint and htc need to support us first or we won't buy their flagship again.
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I know there are ics roms available based on leaks... But the point is support your flagship devices first. That's in part why people buy them.
I am running a ics rom and there are some bugs. The one that bothers me is the front camera reversing pics. And then there was the fact no one knew the firmware messed things up for a lot of us. Sprint and htc need to support us first or we won't buy their flagship again.
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I am running an ICS ROM and there are absolutely no bugs at all. The front camera reversing the pics was an instagram bug, not ICS and blaming anyone but yourself for flashing the VM firmware is just plain silly. If you want to blame anybody, blame sprint. The reason that VM got ICS is because Sprint didn't have to take a buttload of time adding their crapware to the image and then more time testing it. They should have done what they have done in the past and "leak" the image for us to "test" and find the bugs.
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Most truthful post yet.
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I am running an ICS ROM and there are absolutely no bugs at all. The front camera reversing the pics was an instagram bug, not ICS and blaming anyone but yourself for flashing the VM firmware is just plain silly. If you want to blame anybody, blame sprint. The reason that VM got ICS is because Sprint didn't have to take a buttload of time adding their crapware to the image and then more time testing it. They should have done what they have done in the past and "leak" the image for us to "test" and find the bugs.
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Yes, the firmware was my fault but to be fair some of the first leaks said to flash it for the rom to work. I don't want to offset the blame, but at the time we didn't know much about it and i was impatient (my fault for that).
Anyway... I don't have instagram, never installed it... yet still have that bug. i've had it since a full wipe. Tried 3 different roms... exists in all. so not sure why I have it if others experience it.
I've had that reversed front camera issue for awhile. Doesn't bug me though, it still remains on my current Rom (MikVirgin). Certain camera apps allow you to flip that ffc image, apparently this happens on plenty of other devices also.
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Ok, I'm new here so this may be way off the subject.... There are a few folks that have posted a full odexed and deodexed versions of the new ICS rom on our HTC Evo V's. Can't you just flash that rom to your phone and have everything working like it's supposed to? Just asking.
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Ok, I'm new here so this may be way off the subject.... There are a few folks that have posted a full odexed and deodexed versions of the new ICS rom on our HTC Evo V's. Can't you just flash that rom to your phone and have everything working like it's supposed to? Just asking.
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Yeah...have no idea how these people have so many problems with these ROMS. Must be doing it wrong.
virgin mobile iphone 4s
get this then virgin is also getting the iphone
go look at there site
binded2 said:
get this then virgin is also getting the iphone
go look at there site
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Yeah, but it will probably be at full contract price...who the hell wants to pay $600-$800 for a iCrap.
tgruendler said:
Yeah, but it will probably be at full contract price...who the hell wants to pay $600-$800 for a iCrap.
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not me but i did get the evo v i like it
Anyone know if theres a way to get the new google voice search to work on the evo lte...looks pretty sweet but couldnt find anything on it...thanks
Even if anyone could just post the current apk from their system/app/ or data/app/ folder. I really want the real Search app on CM9. It's the only thing missing, IMHO. Aside from that one thing missing, this is nearly flawless. I'm very surprised, since we don't have a real CM9 kernel yet due to lack of source. (Hint hint, HTC)
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Even if anyone could just post the current apk from their system/app/ or data/app/ folder. I really want the real Search app on CM9. It's the only thing missing, IMHO. Aside from that one thing missing, this is nearly flawless. I'm very surprised, since we don't have a real CM9 kernel yet due to lack of source. (Hint hint, HTC)
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here is the original Google search pulled
I think he's talking about the new google now voice search included in jellybean.
I can't find much information about it either.
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if the jellybean voice assistant apk/apks work on ICS, I will poop myself :cyclops: anyone tried to extract them from a JB phone and slap them on XDA?
Almost guys!
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Almost guys!
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Almost what?
For the Jelly Bean search.
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Rydah805 said:
For the Jelly Bean search.
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Sweet! The best part of JB!
I have it working on my device now.
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I have it working on my device now.
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Sharing is careing
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I have it working on my device now.
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All of it? I got Google Now just working only on the search and only by typing, has a network error, and no voice search.
But like he said sharing is caring if you already have everything working
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Same here, except I don't have the network error. The current one is already posted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224
Works quite decent. Voice search within Google Now does not work. This is kinda buggy, actually to the point that I may revert and wait til more progress is made. Have fun.
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Same here, except I don't have the network error. The current one is already posted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224
Works quite decent. Voice search within Google Now does not work. This is kinda buggy, actually to the point that I may revert and wait til more progress is made. Have fun.
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Yes! Ok thabks, I downloaded that file earlier today but never had the chance to give it a try, because I had to go to work. But thanks for verifying that it works
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I'd download the one that's in the O.P. there are several versions, that have different results. The one by Theoso is the one you want.
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I'd download the one that's in the O.P. there are several versions, that have different results. The one by Theoso is the one you want.
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Ya that's the one I got. Works but voice doesn't ( I know that's an issue), also sometimes a little slow
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Could someone post the apk? There's many linked.
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Ok... I found the latest one. It works except for voice search and it can be a little slow.
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It will come after update of One X and One S in line with One V
I do not know where is the link but it is true. But I think it will be in the third wave because there is Sensation as well
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It will come after update of One X and One S in line with One V
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source?
I want to see the source too.
So far I only saw XL and S confirmed
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It will come after update of One X and One S in line with One V
I do not know where is the link but it is true. But I think it will be in the third wave because there is Sensation as well
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Unfortunately, this is useless information without proof. I really don't see it happening. And I'll probably be on a different device if/when it comes to Sprint.
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Without a source, this is straight up trolling. Somebody lock this useless thread, please.
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Doesn't mean sh*t without sprint doing something. Has sprint even released ICS yet?
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Doesn't mean sh*t without sprint doing something. Has sprint even released ICS yet?
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Who cares if Sprint release it?
HTC are the ones we would NEED to support it first.
Sprint will just bugger around with it after HTC would supply it, same as any network. If HTC refuse then Sprint can do nothing
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Lothaen said:
Who cares if Sprint release it?
HTC are the ones we would NEED to support it first.
Sprint will just bugger around with it after HTC would supply it, same as any network. If HTC refuse then Sprint can do nothing
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I understand that, but we don't even have ICS source for cdma, and we are supposed to get JB? thats more along the lines of what I meant. Either way, I will probably be running a copy of it before sprint even thinks about supporting it. Love the dev's around here!
Moral of the story ...don't post without proof
I don't think HTC will upgrade anything earlier than the one range because essentially they will have to develop two types of ROMs ...for the one series with imagesense and the rest of the range without image sense capabilities.
But you never know,shout enough and maybe they'll listen
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I truly think HTC isn't going to put the time and effort into doing the Jelly Bean update for it. And after this joke with the ICS update, do you really think Sprint is going to push it?
Now, can the EVO 3D run Jelly Bean, probably. Will we see it without rooting, no.
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Good luck with that :beer:
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source or didnt' happen..
I'm pretty sure this isn't actually going to happen. There's no indication of it anywhere. And even if OP provides a link, unless it's from multiple sources, it doesn't hold water.
I have source but I didnt post it because u will not understand that
http://smartmania.cz/bleskovky/htc-potvrzuje-dostupnost-androidu-41-pro-modely-one-x-a-one-s-2939
Im pretty sure they put evo 3d instead of one s on accident.
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Im pretty sure they put evo 3d instead of one s on accident.
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You dont know czech right?
I am really disappointed with you guys. I am owner of HTC One X and right now I give a sh*t about Evo3D but this information surprised mě so I wanted to share with you and what I gain? Only accusing from trolling etc..so next time I will not také care of you
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I have source but I didnt post it because u will not understand that
http://smartmania.cz/bleskovky/htc-potvrzuje-dostupnost-androidu-41-pro-modely-one-x-a-one-s-2939
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Thanks OP (I'll click thanks when I get more, 8 per day is not enough)! I'll believe it when I see it, but here is the source document translated to English:
http://translate.google.com/transla...ost-androidu-41-pro-modely-one-x-a-one-s-2939
Look at the source: http://m.engadget.com/2012/07/20/htc-confirms-jelly-bean-for-one-x-one-xl-and-one-s/
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If im right, it doesnt say anything about updating the Evo 3D.
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First of all if this is in the wrong section I'm sorry.
Today I was tethering through tether app in flex's rom my phone and I got an incoming phone call. I wanswered but noticed the data was still working on my computer and I did numerous trials all confirmed working. So here's the question...is this a feature we just didn't know about that can indeed be unlocked by our talented devs here. Try it you'll see
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That's called svdo and this phone supports it. Even stock.
Very sorry buddy but this is old news.
It's SVDO. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653145
http://www.cdg.org/technology/svdo.asp
The LG Viper has this as well, as will other new Sprint Android phones.
Lol wow I had no idea. Looked like a fool but love my phone even more now!!! Guess mods can close this.
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im sorry i didnt make that feature possible
thank htc and sprint